Instacart’s pick-to-light functionality enables couriers to select a requested item on their phone to trigger a flash on the corresponding shelf label.
Wakefern adds Caper Carts to ShopRite stores in the Philadelphia area, while Price Chopper and McKeever's Market & Eatery stores in Missouri deploy the technology.
While retailers are increasingly leveraging technology to enhance the in-store experience and address labor challenges, investments in micro-fulfillment centers have slowed slightly.
More than a dozen launch partners will roll out Instacart Developer Platform integrations over the coming months, including The New York Times Cooking and GE Appliances.